Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland

Name: Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge
Address: Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland, 97239, United States

#120 among attractions in Portland

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Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, Portland

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The Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge, more formally known as the US Congresswoman Darlene Hooley Pedestrian Bridge at Gibbs Street, is an approximately 700-foot pedestrian bridge in Portland, Oregon, United States, which opened on July 14, 2012. It connects the Lair Hill neighborhood with the South Waterfront area. It is a steel box girder bridge, a change from the original plans for an extradosed bridge, made to reduce the project's cost. ()

Length: 700 ftCoordinates: 45°29'58"N, 122°40'23"W

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Gibbs Street Pedestrian BridgeLair Hill (South Portland)Portland 97239 United States

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Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland Aerial Tram, Marquam Bridge, Oregon Rail Heritage Center.

0.7 miNE
Museum, Science museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portland, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, commonly known as OMSI, stands as a beacon of learning and discovery. This premier science center in the Pacific Northwest offers a rich tapestry of interactive exhibits, hands-on activities...
~1280 ftW
4-minute tram ride with panoramic views
Portland Aerial Tram, Portland
7 min walk • Rising gracefully above the cityscape, the Portland Aerial Tram is a distinctive feature of Portland, Oregon, offering breathtaking views and a unique mode of transportation between the city's South Waterfront district and the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Marquam Bridge, Portland
16 min walk • The Marquam Bridge is a double-deck, steel-truss cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 5 traffic across the Willamette River south of downtown Portland, Oregon. It is the busiest bridge in Oregon, carrying 140,500 vehicles a day as of 2016. The upper deck carries northbound traffic; the lower deck carries southbound traffic.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Railway, History museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Portland
20 min walk • The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is a railway museum in Portland, Oregon. Along with other rolling stock, the museum houses three steam locomotives owned by the City of Portland: Southern Pacific 4449, Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700, and Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. 197, the first two of which are restored and operable.
0.4 miW
Park
Lair Hill Park, Portland
11 min walk • Lair Hill Park is a 3.26-acre public park in southwest Portland, Oregon. The space was acquired in 1927. It features a 1978 sculpture by Bruce West called BW1.
~510 ftE
Park
South Waterfront Greenway, Portland
3 min walk • The South Waterfront Greenway is a linear park and urban walkway along the Willamette River in the South Waterfront district of Portland, Oregon, in the United States.
0.7 miNE
Boat or ferry, Ship, Museum
USS Blueback, Portland
19 min walk • USS Blueback is a Barbel-class submarine that served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1990, and subsequently was made into an exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. She was the second Navy submarine to bear the name.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Tilikum Crossing, Portland
13 min walk • Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People is a cable-stayed bridge across the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, United States.
~1420 ftNE
Bridge
Ross Island Bridge, Portland
7 min walk • The Ross Island Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge that spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It carries U.S. Route 26 across the river between southwest and southeast Portland.
~1340 ftW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
South Portland Historic District, Portland
7 min walk • The South Portland Historic District is an historic district in Portland, Oregon's South Portland neighborhood, in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
0.5 miN
Beach
Poet's Beach, Portland
14 min walk • Poet's Beach is an urban beach along the Willamette River, near Portland, Oregon's Marquam Bridge, in the northwestern United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge?

Nearby attractions include South Waterfront Greenway, Portland (3 min walk), OHSU Center for Health & Healing, Portland (3 min walk), Milton W. Smith House, Portland (3 min walk), Caruthers Park, Portland (5 min walk).

How to get to Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge:

Bus

Southwest Macadam & Tram Tower • Lines: 35, 36, 99 (1 min walk)
Southwest Kelly & Gibbs • Lines: 99 (3 min walk)

Tram

South Moody & Gibbs • Lines: Ns (2 min walk)
OHSU Commons • Lines: Ns (3 min walk)

Light rail

South Waterfront/South Moody • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)
Lincoln Street/Southwest 3rd Avenue • Lines: Orange (18 min walk)